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Line-ups: Napoli v Red Star Belgrade
Line-ups: Napoli v Red Star Belgrade
Napoli rely on Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens against revitalised Red Star Belgrade, as a win here and PSG failing to beat Liverpool would secure qualification. It kicks off at the Stadio San Paolo at 20.00 GMT. Follow the build-up and action as it happens from this game and Tottenham v Inter on the LIVEBLOG. […]
Insigne seeking fourth symphony
Insigne seeking fourth symphony
Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne could become only the third Italian to score in four consecutive Champions League games this evening. The Partenopei host Red Star Belgrade at 20.00 GMT. Insigne has found the net in each of his last three Champions League appearances, against Liverpool and twice with Paris Saint-Germain. If he is on target […]
‘Napoli idiots if they don’t qualify!’
‘Napoli idiots if they don’t qualify!’
Aurelio De Laurentiis agrees with Coach Carlo Ancelotti that Napoli will be ‘idiots’ if they do not qualify for the Champions League last 16. Napoli face Red Star Belgrade on Tuesday, needing a win to put themselves in a strong position for the knockout stages, although the Serbs surprisingly beat Liverpool 2-0 last time out. […]
Hamsik ‘was close to Dortmund’
Hamsik ‘was close to Dortmund’
Napoli midfielder Marek Hamsik has revealed that he was close to joining Borussia Dortmund two years ago. Hamsik was thought to be closest to leaving Napoli over the summer, but the 31-year-old confessed he could have become a Dortmund player 12 months before. “I was close to Borussia Dortmund and I negotiated with the club, […]
Probable line-ups: Napoli-Red Star
Probable line-ups: Napoli-Red Star
Marek Hamsik is expected to line up for a full-strength Napoli against Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League this evening. Hamsik was rested for Napoli’s goalless draw with Chievo on Sunday, but he seems certain return alongside Allan in central midfield. Elsewhere, David Ospina should be back in goal, with Mario Rui replacing Kevin […]
‘Big clubs enquired about Kouame’
‘Big clubs enquired about Kouame’
Christian Kouame’s agent claims ‘big clubs have enquired’ about the Genoa forward but maintains ‘the speculation doesn’t interest us’. Kouame’s performances in recent weeks have seen him outshine fellow new boy Krzysztof Piatek, and Michelangelo Minieri believes the former Cittadella starlet has a bright future in the game, amidst reported interest from Milan and Napoli. “I […]
Nedved: ‘Juve embrace creativity’
Nedved: ‘Juve embrace creativity’
Pavel Nedved praised Max Allegri for not “tying up the creativity of these players” and letting Juventus stars run wild in attack. The Champions League tie with Valencia kicks off at 20.00 GMT. Click here for the line-ups and LIVEBLOG. “We have many players of immense quality and the Coach knows how to make the […]
Babic: ‘Right attitude with Napoli’
Babic: ‘Right attitude with Napoli’
Red Star Belgrade defender Srdan Babic assures they will “show the right attitude and not be intimidated by the atmosphere” of Napoli. The Champions League clash kicks off on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT. “We’ve done everything to prepare for the Napoli game. We analysed their recent games in the Champions League and in Serie A,” […]
Ilicic ban, three clubs fined
Ilicic ban, three clubs fined
Atalanta’s Josip Ilicic has been given a two-match ban, while Juventus, Udinese and Roma were fined for anti-Neapolitan chants. The Serie A disciplinary commission announced Ilicic will be suspended for two games after his red card for insulting the referee during a 3-2 defeat to Empoli. It means the creative midfielder will miss out on […]
Napoli squad for Red Star
Napoli squad for Red Star
Alex Meret and Nikola Maksimovic are in the Napoli squad to face Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League tomorrow evening. It kicks off on Wednesday at 20.00 GMT. The Partenopei are without Simone Verdi and Amin Younes, but defender Maksimovic is included despite injury concerns. Goalkeeper Meret is still waiting for his Napoli debut, […]